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About London

London (En-uk-London.ogg|pronunciation; IPA /ˈlʌndən/) is the largest urban area and capital of England and the United Kingdom. At its core, the ancient City of London, to which the name historically belongs, still retains its limited mediaeval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century the name "London" has also referred to the whole metropolis which has developed around it. Today the bulk of this conurbation forms the London region of England and the Greater London administrative area, with its own elected mayor and assembly.

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An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been the centre of many important movements and phenomena throughout history such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. In light of this, the city has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world which has increased over the years due to the city's economic growth. London boasts four World Heritage Sites; these are Palace of Westminster, the Tower of London, the historic settlement of Greenwich, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is one of the world's leading business, financial, and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as a major global city.

London has an official population of 7,512,400 (as of mid-2006) within the boundaries of Greater London It is an international transport hub, with five major international airports serving the area and a large port. It serves as the largest aviation hub in the world, and the multi-terminal Heathrow Airport carries more international passengers than any other airport in the world.

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  1. “ It appeared the British authorities had issued P Wathya Moorty a travel document. He has surrendered his Malaysian passport to the High Commission in London. ”
    In Malaysia unhappy with UK for travel document to Hindraf leader
  2. “ He has surrendered his Malaysian passport to the High Commission in London. ”
    In Hindraf chief's India visit: Malaysia to quiz Britain
  3. “ I can finally obtain medical treatment in London. ”
    In Hindraf lawyer gets his passport back

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  2. Myth of Christian contribution to Tamil – 3

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    ...Oppilakkanam (A Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian or South Indian Family of Languages, Harrison: London, 1856), which gave him the reputation of a great champion of Tamil, spewed venom on Brahmins and ac... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Sri Lanka   Madurai   New Delhi

  3. UK council ignores cemetery plea by NRIs

    Explore Article ZeeNews (Jul 15 2010) Human Rights

    ...a by NRIs Updated on Friday, July 16, 2010, 00:45 IST Tags: UK, NRI, Cemetry Share Translate into: London: Pleas and petitions by Indian- origin residents of Leicester that the local council should not ext... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Leicester   London   England

  4. Tears for 7/7 five years on..but relatives warn Britain's worst terror attack ...

    Explore Article News Headlines, Celebs and Football (Jul 8 2010)

    Tears for 7/7 five years on..but relatives warn Britain's worst terror attack ... ...had been emotional but not as emotional as leaving her "own little bunch of flowers". Transport for London organised rooms and support staff for relatives and survivors near the sites of the Tube blasts. Th... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Graham Foulkes   Muslim Council of Britain   David Cameron

  5. Londoners remember July 7 attacks

    Explore Article Headlines (Jul 8 2010)

    ...wish, Sikh and Muslim faiths attended the launch of a Communities Preventing Hate campaign in north London and declared ... Londoners have remembered those killed and injured in the July 7 bombings as relig... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Graham Foulkes   David Cameron   Hyde Park

  6. Never Forget

    Explore Article News Headlines, Celebs and Football (Jul 8 2010)

    ...had been emotional but not as emotional as leaving her "own little bunch of flowers". Transport for London organised rooms and support staff for relatives and survivors near the sites of the Tube blasts. Th... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Britain   Hyde Park   Muslim Council of Britain

  7. Victims of 7/7 attacks remembered

    Explore Article staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk (Jul 7 2010)

    ...wish, Sikh and Muslim faiths attended the launch of a Communities Preventing Hate campaign in north London and declared ... Victims of 7/7 attacks remembered Victims of 7/7 attacks remembered Londoners have... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Hyde Park   David Cameron   Graham Foulkes

  8. a work in progress: Spirit Of Service: Exploring My Hindu Identity ...

    Explore Article a work in progress (Jul 6 2010)

    a work in progress: Spirit Of Service: Exploring My Hindu Identity ... ...ategic tax planning at one of the world’s largest professional service firms. So why did I trade my London pin-striped lifestyle for a Gandhian, simple living, grassroots immersion, training economically ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Barack Obama   London   Ahmedabad

  9. Bombings brought out best of Leeds

    Explore Article u.tv (Jul 6 2010) Terrorism

    ...barriers Tuesday, 06 July 2010 Tags: * National News It was an early-hours call to me in my flat in London from the home secretary informing me that those who had bombed London two weeks earlier on 7 July were from Leeds that raised fears of reprisals. The home secretary advi... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   London

  10. William Dalrymple shares his impressions of modern India

    Explore Article Herald Scotland (Jun 14 2010)

    ...shift and bring them all back at some stage to live in one of their other homes in North Berwick or London. For the moment, he finds it hard to drag himself away from Asia. For a historian, it is fertile ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Afghanistan   London   Lahore

  11. Geert Wilders' Party Makes Strong Showing In Dutch Elections

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Jun 11 2010)

    Yesterday's New York Times and the London's Financial Times report that Parliamentary elections in the Netherlands on Wednesday resulted in a... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Netherlands   London   House of Representatives

  12. India's 'Wanted Terrorist' roams free in Britain

    Explore Article zopag.com (Jun 7 2010)

    ...un 2010 12:42:11 / Published Mon 7th Jun 2010 11:39:04 E-mail | Print | Comment | Feedback | Text London, June 7: Notorious Surat bomber Tiger Hanif who is wanted in India after a double bombing that kil... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Britain   Mohammed Patel   Interpol

  13. India's 'Wanted Terrorist' roams free on the streets of Britain

    Explore Article Daily News from India (Jun 7 2010) Terrorism

    ...bbed at a train. Police think they were to avenge the destruction of a mosque by Hindu ... From ANI London, June 7: Notorious Surat bomber Tiger Hanif who is wanted in India after a double bombing that kill... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Britain   Mohammed Patel   London

  14. Sivayogam Temple in Tooting faces demolition

    Explore Article BBC NEWS (May 30 2010)

    Sivayogam Temple in Tooting faces demolition A Hindu temple in south London is facing demolition as developers plan to replace it with a hotel and student accommodation. The S... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   London   Wandsworth

  15. New Controversy Over Muhammad Cartoon-- This Time In South African Paper

    Explore Article Religion Clause (May 27 2010)

    ...ctions of Muhammad. The award winning Zapiro's cartoons have offended many targets of his drawings. London's Guardian yesterday also reported on the controversy. A new controversy over a newspaper's publica... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   South Africa   London

  16. A love story has a happy ending - thanks to Internet

    Explore Article South Asia Mail (May 26 2010) Human Rights

    ...d other groups in Canada after she wrote an online letter appealing for help earlier this year. ... London, May 25 (IANS) A Canadian Muslim girl was allowed to marry her Dubai-based Indian lover after she w... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Dubai   Canada   Sharjah

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